SB 1383 (Food Recovery)

In 2016, the state of California passed SB1383 a multi-faceted bill addressing organic waste. The Town of Mammoth Lakes is exempt from composting requirements of the bill under both the rural and high altitude exemptions. However, food recovery requirements and other aspects of the bill still apply to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

In order to reduce food waste and address food insecurity, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 requires excess food be donated to food recovery organizations. Food recovery organizations are groups that distribute excess food to community members in need. Grocery Stores, restaurants and other food generators are required to donate the maximum amount of food they would otherwise dispose of to food recovery organizations.

SB 1383 requires that local jurisdictions list food recovery organizations on their websites. In the Town of Mammoth Lakes, the following food recovery organizations operate:

Salvation Army Mammoth

Address: 220 Sierra Manor Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Contact info: Carolynn Balliet: 760-914-0245, email: cballiet2@verizon.net

Hours: Monday/Friday 4pm-5:30pm

Collection service area: Mammoth Lakes

Types of food that can be accepted: perishables and non-perishables

Second-Chance Thrift Shop

Address: 501 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Contact info: 760-924-2474/secondchance@disabledsportseasternsierra.org

Website: secondchancemammoth.org

Hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm

Collection service area: Drop-off only

Types of food that can be accepted: no items that require refrigeration

Salvation Army Bishop

Address: 137 S Main St, Bishop, CA 93514

Contact info: Office: 760-872-2124, Casey’s Cell: 760-920-2311

Website: bishop.salvationarmy.org

Hours: M-F 9-11am

Collection service area: Bishop

Types of food that can be accepted: perishables and non-perishables

IMACA

Address: 145 E South St, Bishop, CA 93514

Contact info: 760-873-8557, info@imaca.net

Hours: Monday: 10-12noon, 1-4pm Tuesday-Friday: 9am-12noon, 1pm-4pm

Website: Imaca.net

Collection service area: contact for more information

Types of food that can be accepted: contact for more information